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Samorost 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Android, Web browser, Linux • 2009

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Quick resume

Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and charming art style
    • Relaxing and immersive soundtrack
    • Creative and whimsical puzzles
    • Pleasant, surreal atmosphere
    • Accessible gameplay for casual players

    Cons

    • Very short game length
    • Some puzzles require pixel hunting
    • Lack of replayability beyond initial experience
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Minor bugs reported in some versions

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles require thinking and problem solving but are generally accessible and not overly difficult."

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    • Competition

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      "No competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Myst III: Exile Myst III: Exile

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    • Continuation

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      "Players express desire to replay to discover new areas and experience atmosphere again, though game is short."

      Capsule for The Complex: Found Footage The Complex: Found Footage

      "Players enjoy the charming atmosphere and often replay to experience details, though game is short."

    • Cooperation

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

      Capsule for Mini Motorways Mini Motorways

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative and unique art style, surreal and psychedelic visuals, and inventive puzzle design."

      Capsule for Happy Game Happy Game

      "Highly creative with unique art style, surreal worlds, and inventive puzzle design."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and peaceful tone."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a surreal, whimsical world."

      Capsule for Landlord of the Woods Landlord of the Woods

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a whimsical, surreal world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for BattleBit Remastered BattleBit Remastered

      "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Encourages exploration and trying different interactions with environment and puzzles."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "Encourages exploration and experimentation with environment to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Players explore surreal landscapes and discover new behaviors and interactions; some linearity but rich discovery."

      Capsule for Paper Beast Paper Beast

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    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

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      "Limited customization or self-expression; focus is on experiencing the preset artistic environment."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Strong fantasy elements with imaginative characters, story, and surreal scenarios."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics, though challenges are moderate."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suited for background or idle play."

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    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond the single-player narrative experience."

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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for The Swapper The Swapper

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through story and puzzles, but no item collection or upgrades."

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Relaxing atmosphere with soothing music and gentle puzzles designed for calm, stress-free play."

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

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      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with vibrant art style and memorable soundtrack."

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    • Status

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

      Capsule for Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is conveyed visually without dialogue, telling a simple but touching story through environment and character actions."

      Capsule for Papetura Papetura

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles require some logical thinking and planning but are generally straightforward."

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    • Thrill

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      -3

      "Low risk and tension gameplay focused on calm exploration rather than suspense or excitement."

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    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Mixed value perception; praised for story and art but criticized for short length and high full price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "No survival or threat elements; stable, safe environments."

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    Analysis

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

    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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