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REVEIL

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

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Quick resume

REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging psychological horror story with twists
    • Beautiful graphics and immersive sound design
    • Well-designed puzzles with moderate challenge
    • Multiple endings and replayability
    • Smooth gameplay and good performance

    Cons

    • Short game length for price
    • Some frustrating stealth sections
    • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
    • Voice acting and dialogue sometimes weak
    • Minor bugs and control issues reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore, choose stealth approaches, and solve puzzles, though some progression is gated by specific items and trial-and-error."

      Capsule for METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Puzzles are varied and satisfying but generally not very difficult; stealth sections are forgiving and accessible."

      Capsule for Fear the Spotlight Fear the Spotlight

      "Puzzles provide moderate challenge and require thinking, but are generally not very difficult; stealth sections are easy and sometimes frustrating."

    • Competition

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      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."

      Capsule for Layers of Fear Layers of Fear

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal experience and story."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players report replaying for collectibles and multiple endings, but overall game length is short and replayability limited."

      Capsule for Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for The Purring Quest The Purring Quest

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "The game features extensive world-building, character development, and narrative creativity, though player creativity is limited due to linearity."

      Capsule for Muv-Luv Alternative Muv-Luv Alternative

      "Game features creative puzzle design, unique environments, and narrative twists, though gameplay is mostly linear."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."

      Capsule for Sucker for Love: Prelude Sucker for Love: Prelude

      "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong psychological horror and surreal environments provide immersive escape from reality."

      Capsule for In Sound Mind In Sound Mind

      "Strong psychological horror and surreal atmosphere provide immersive escape from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in puzzles, atmosphere, and story; no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Black The Fall Black The Fall

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some novelty in puzzle mechanics and storytelling approach, though gameplay remains simple and guided."

      Capsule for Florence Florence

      "Some exploration of narrative and puzzle mechanics; limited novelty in gameplay routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore environments and uncover story elements, though areas are somewhat linear and guided."

      Capsule for Summerland Summerland

      "Players explore varied environments and uncover story elements and collectibles, though areas are somewhat linear."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -5

      "No character customization or avatar personalization; standardized presentation."

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      "No customization or avatar personalization reported; standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Game features surreal, dreamlike, and symbolic storytelling with psychological horror and gothic fantasy elements."

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      "Game blends psychological horror with surreal, dreamlike, and imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction."

      Capsule for Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and progress through story, though learning curve is moderate."

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      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of story, though learning curve is moderate."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Games require focused attention; some walking simulators but overall active engagement needed."

      Capsule for Dread X Collection 5 Dread X Collection 5

      "Requires focused attention; walking simulator style demands continuous engagement."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary play."

      Capsule for TRI: Of Friendship and Madness TRI: Of Friendship and Madness

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solitary play."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative."

      Capsule for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, unlock story chapters, and achieve multiple endings."

      Capsule for Layers of Fear Layers of Fear

      "Players collect items, unlock multiple endings, and progress through story chapters."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Atmosphere is immersive and dark but not overly tense; some players find it engaging and relaxing."

      Capsule for Yesterday Yesterday

      "Atmosphere is immersive and sometimes tense but generally balanced; some players find it relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and jump scares."

      Capsule for Until Dawn™ Until Dawn™

      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and atmosphere; some jump scares."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

      Capsule for Crying Suns Crying Suns

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative-driven game with strong emphasis on story, character interactions, and multiple endings."

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      "Narrative-driven game with engaging story, plot twists, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Requires some puzzle solving and decision-making but overall straightforward gameplay."

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    • Thrill

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      2

      "Contains suspenseful moments and mild horror elements, but not intense or sustained thrill."

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    • Value

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      -2

      "Many players feel the game is overpriced for its short length; better value on sale."

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    • Violence

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      0

      "Limited combat with minimal emphasis on violence or destruction."

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    • Survival

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      1

      "Some stealth and evasion mechanics introduce mild survival elements."

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    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 Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

    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