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Scrap Garden

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him?

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Charming story and protagonist
    • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
    • Pleasant graphics and music
    • Varied environments and puzzles
    • Good for children and casual players

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some camera and control issues
    • Low difficulty and challenge
    • Limited replay value
    • Minor bugs and glitches

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players control the robot Canny and explore environments with some freedom, but the game is mostly linear with preset puzzles and objectives."

      Capsule for Scrap Garden - The Day Before Scrap Garden - The Day Before

      "Players control the robot Canny and navigate through levels with some freedom, including exploration and puzzle solving, but the game is linear with preset objectives."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "The game offers some skill-based puzzles and boss fights, but overall the gameplay is simple and accessible with low difficulty."

      Capsule for Evoland Evoland

      "The game is easy with simple puzzles and platforming; some boss fights require pattern learning but overall low difficulty."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on solo play and personal progress."

      Capsule for Forward to the Sky Forward to the Sky

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on solo experience and personal progress."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Short game with some replay for achievements; players generally complete in one or two sessions."

      Capsule for Find Yourself Find Yourself

      "Short game (~2-3 hours) with some replay for achievements; players generally complete it in one or few sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player game with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "Single-player game with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players solve puzzles and explore, but mostly within predefined structures and game-designed environments."

      Capsule for Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

      "Players solve puzzles and explore different environments; some minor creative problem solving but mostly predefined content."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics present; interactions are with NPCs and environment only."

      Capsule for The Room Syndrome The Room Syndrome

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are with environment and NPCs only."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "The game offers a relaxing, charming fantasy world that serves as a pleasant escape from reality."

      Capsule for Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition

      "The game offers a relaxing, charming world and story that provides a pleasant escape from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment; no pressure or obligation reported."

      Capsule for Last Hope - Tower Defense Last Hope - Tower Defense

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment; no pressure or obligation reported."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration of puzzle mechanics and story, but mostly straightforward gameplay."

      Capsule for Come with Me Come with Me

      "Some minor experimentation with puzzles and platforming mechanics, but mostly straightforward gameplay."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore varied levels and seek hidden ties and collectibles, promoting curiosity and discovery."

      Capsule for Octodad: Dadliest Catch Octodad: Dadliest Catch

      "Players explore varied environments and collect hidden items, encouraging curiosity."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players control a fixed character with no avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio

      "Limited customization; players control a fixed character with no personalization options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Set in a fictional robot world with a charming story and imaginative elements."

      Capsule for Scrap Garden - The Day Before Scrap Garden - The Day Before

      "Set in a fictional robot world with imaginative story elements and characters."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; single-player experience."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "No social or community features; single-player experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Some learning through puzzles and story progression, but limited skill development."

      Capsule for The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

      "Some learning through puzzles and boss strategies, but overall low challenge and skill development."

    • 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 during puzzles and platforming; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Draw Draw

      "Requires focused attention during platforming and puzzles; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building with other players."

      Capsule for Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

      "No social or emotional relationship building with other players."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas to progress through the story."

      Capsule for Hello Neighbor Hello Neighbor

      "Players collect crystals and items to unlock new areas and progress the story."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "The game is described as relaxing with soothing music and a calm pace."

      Capsule for SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders SEASON OF MYSTERY: The Cherry Blossom Murders

      "The game is described as relaxing with a mellow pace and soothing music."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though not intense or highly stimulating."

      Capsule for Turmoil Turmoil

      "Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though not intense or highly stimulating."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Narrative delivered via robotic voice with dystopian themes; integral to experience"

      Capsule for NO THING NO THING

      "Narrative driven with a charming story about a robot in a post-apocalyptic world."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some puzzle elements and boss fights require planning, but mostly straightforward platforming."

      Capsule for The Purring Quest The Purring Quest

      "Simple puzzles and boss fights require some planning but overall low strategic depth."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is low risk and relaxing, with minimal suspense or tension."

      Capsule for Go-Go Town! Go-Go Town!

      "Low tension and risk; gameplay is easy and relaxing rather than thrilling."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, despite short length."

      Capsule for Death Crown Death Crown

      "Generally considered good value when purchased on sale; short length limits full price justification."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Minimal violence; combat is light and cartoonish, focused on throwing enemies rather than destruction."

      Capsule for Frogun Frogun

      "Combat is minimal and cartoonish, involving jumping on enemies and throwing objects, not focused on violence."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "No survival mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

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      "No survival mechanics; low risk environment."

    Analysis

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

    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