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Rock Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Become what you have always imagined, a rock with no responsibilities, no debt, and no worries. The only thing on your checklist is to exist and watch as time fades away...also to become the golden rock.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
    • Unique and minimalist concept
    • Customizable rock skins and backgrounds
    • Long-term progression and achievements
    • Low price and good value

    Cons

    • Limited active gameplay
    • High resource usage on some systems
    • Lack of deep multiplayer interaction
    • Some puzzles can be difficult or obscure
    • No linux/steamos support

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose different rock types and environments, exploring at their own pace and style."

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      1

      "Gameplay involves simple puzzles that require some thinking but are not challenging or skill-intensive."

      Capsule for The Cat and the Coup The Cat and the Coup

      "There are puzzles and challenges that require skill and problem solving, but much of the gameplay involves passive waiting and incremental progress."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is mostly on casual play and messing around; multiplayer exists but no strong emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."

      Capsule for Bad Guys at School Bad Guys at School

      "Focus is mostly on personal progress and experience; multiplayer exists but is minimal and not centered on competitive ranking."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Players report very long playtimes, habitual engagement, and the game is designed for extended, ongoing play."

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      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and running the game in background for extended periods."

    • Cooperation

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      1

      "Some multiplayer modes exist allowing playing with friends, but cooperation is limited and not a core focus."

      Capsule for Garfield Kart Garfield Kart

      "Multiplayer mode allows some social interaction and chat, but cooperation is limited and not a core focus."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize rock types and choose different environments, expressing themselves through these choices."

      Capsule for Rock Life: The Rock Simulator Rock Life: The Rock Simulator

      "Customization of rock appearance and backgrounds allows some creative expression, though within predefined options."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are equal or limited."

      Capsule for Denizen Denizen

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are equal or minimal."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving escape from real life with peaceful and soothing gameplay."

      Capsule for Farm Together Farm Together

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, meditative escape from real life stress and to find peace and reflection."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Girls' Frontline Girls' Frontline

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    • Experimenting

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      1

      "Some exploration of environment and puzzle solving, but mostly following established routines."

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      "Some exploration of puzzles and skins, but largely involves established routines of waiting and incremental progress."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Maps contain hidden collectibles and secrets encouraging curiosity-driven exploration within designed environments."

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      "Multiple maps and environments to discover, including space and nature scenes, encouraging curiosity."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization through level editor and choosing different boulders supports player self-expression."

      Capsule for Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

      "Players can customize their rock's appearance and backgrounds, enabling self-expression within set options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Game simulates realistic physics and spaceflight rather than fantastical or mythical elements."

      Capsule for SimpleRockets SimpleRockets

      "The game simulates being a rock realistically without fantastical elements; some imaginative interpretation by players."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some social connection through multiplayer and community, but mostly individual play."

      Capsule for Quilts and Cats of Calico Quilts and Cats of Calico

      "Some social connection through multiplayer and chat, but many players engage individually."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop coordination, communication, and puzzle-solving skills over time."

      Capsule for KeyWe KeyWe

      "Players develop patience, puzzle-solving skills, and personal reflection over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; some reports of high resource usage."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with reports of high resource use and potential hardware strain."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      5

      "Designed as an idle game with long passive sessions and background play."

      Capsule for Pincremental Pincremental

      "Designed as an idle game to run in background, with long passive sessions and incremental progress."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no evidence of close emotional relationships formed."

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      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no evidence of close emotional relationships formed."

    • Leadership

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      -5

      "No leadership roles; multiplayer is minimal and non-cooperative."

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      "No leadership or authoritative roles; multiplayer is egalitarian and minimal."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Clear progression through leveling, unlocking weapons, abilities, and cosmetic items."

      Capsule for Livelock Livelock

      "Clear progression through leveling, unlocking skins, and completing puzzles."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Highly praised for its calming atmosphere, meditative qualities, and stress relief."

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      "Highly praised for its calming, meditative, and stress-relieving qualities."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable ambient sounds and visuals provide sensory engagement, though not intense stimulation."

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      "Enjoyable visuals and ambient sounds provide sensory pleasure, though stimulation is gentle and soothing."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements and progress are personal; no emphasis on social recognition or popularity."

      Capsule for Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife

      "No emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements are personal milestones."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative; some lore and emergent stories created by players but no structured plot."

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      "Minimal narrative; some players interpret philosophical or metaphorical meaning but no explicit story."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Puzzles require some reasoning and problem solving, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

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      "Puzzles require some problem solving, but much gameplay is straightforward and routine."

    • Thrill

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      -4

      "Gameplay is calm and predictable, lacking suspense or high-risk elements."

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      "Gameplay is calm and predictable, lacking suspense or risk."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel they receive good value for a low price, appreciating the unique experience and relaxation benefits."

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      "Players feel they receive good entertainment and relaxation value for the low price."

    • Violence

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      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is peaceful and constructive."

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    • Survival

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      "No threats or failure conditions; stable and safe environment."

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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 Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

    How to use the graph
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    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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