September 7th similar games & best alternatives
September 7th
2023
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Quick resume
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
Global score
88/100
Genres
Indie, Simulator, Adventure
Similar games
Pros
- Effective jump scares
- Immersive atmosphere and sound design
- Detailed environment with eastern european setting
- Short and accessible gameplay
- Good for horror fans and newcomers
Cons
- Very short length
- Minimal story and narrative depth
- Limited replayability
- Some translation issues
- Lack of gameplay variety beyond walking and simple puzzles
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players have freedom to explore the apartment and interact with clues at their own pace, typical for point-and-click adventure games."
GET OUT!
"Players explore an apartment and perform tasks with freedom, but gameplay is mostly walking and interacting with preset objects."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
2"Puzzles offer some challenge and variety, but overall gameplay is easy and straightforward."
Dracula's Legacy
"Some puzzle solving and task completion, but mostly straightforward and simple gameplay with limited challenge."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive elements or comparison to others; purely single-player experience."
Caligo
"No competitive elements or comparison to others; purely single-player experience."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
-3"Short game (~4-6 hours) with little replay value; players tend to complete it once and move on."
Stick it to The Man!
"Short game (~30-60 minutes) with limited replay value; players generally complete it once and move on."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
Lights Off!
"Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
-4"Players follow scripted tasks and predefined interactions; minimal creative or building elements."
Aviators
"Players follow a linear path with predefined interactions; minimal creative input or modification."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
Poppy Playtime
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Strong immersion in a creepy, atmospheric horror environment providing distraction and tension relief."
Supernormal
"Strong immersion in a creepy, atmospheric horror setting providing distraction and tension relief."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and scare experience, not out of obligation or pressure."
Graveyard Shift
"Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and scares, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
1"Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but overall gameplay follows a set path with limited novelty."
[Chilla's Art] Stigmatized Property | 事故物件
"Some exploration and puzzle solving, but mostly following a set path with limited novelty."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Players explore different rooms and environments with some discovery of easter eggs and hidden elements, though limited by linear progression."
Bulb Boy
"Players explore a detailed apartment environment with some hidden items and easter eggs."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
-5"No character customization or self-expression features; fixed presentation."
Through Abandoned: The Underground City
"No character customization or self-expression features; fixed presentation."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Psychological horror with supernatural elements and fictional narrative, though grounded in a realistic house setting."
The Survey
"Horror fiction with supernatural elements like a haunted doll and eerie events, though grounded in a realistic apartment setting."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"No social or community features; solo play only."
Bright Memory: Infinite
"No social or community features; solo play only."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
1"Some learning through puzzle solving and understanding game mechanics, but limited depth."
The Secret of Tremendous Corporation
"Some learning through puzzle solving and understanding game mechanics, but limited depth."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-4"Requires focused attention throughout; no background or idle play."
The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries
"Requires focused attention throughout; no background or idle play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-5"No social or emotional relationship building; isolated single-player experience."
Blameless
"No social or emotional relationship building; isolated single-player experience."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements."
High On Life
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
2"Progression through puzzles and unlocking achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."
Happy Game
"Progression through completing tasks and puzzles, but no item collection or upgrades."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
-2"Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent jump scares; not relaxing."
ARAYA
"Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent jump scares; not relaxing."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
4"Strong sensory stimulation through sound design, visuals, and jump scares."
Find Yourself
"Strong sensory stimulation through sound design, visuals, and jump scares."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social recognition or status systems."
Alan Wake
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
1"Minimal narrative with some implied story elements and atmosphere; no deep plot or character interaction."
Lights Off!
"Minimal story with some background and atmosphere; not deeply narrative-driven."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
-2"Puzzles are straightforward with limited strategic depth."
Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm
"Simple puzzles and tasks with limited strategic depth."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
5"High thrill from jump scares, chase sequences, and suspenseful atmosphere."
Poppy Playtime
"High thrill from suspense, jump scares, and tense atmosphere."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
0"Mixed opinions on price vs. length; some find it worth it especially on sale."
planetarian HD
"Mixed opinions on price vs. length; some feel it is worth the cost, others prefer to buy on sale."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and interaction."
Stray
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and scares."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival mechanics or threats; player cannot die or fail."
Caravan SandWitch
"No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; player cannot die or fail."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Creativity.
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.
Last update: 30/04/2026