SIMULACRA 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2020

2020

Quick resume

A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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Pros

Immersive and engaging story
Multiple endings and replayability
Unique phone interface gameplay
Well-developed characters and atmosphere
Good value for price

Cons

Acting can be cringy or awkward
Some tedious or repetitive content
Limited skip options for cutscenes
Characters often unlikable
Some technical issues and bugs reported

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players make choices that affect branching story routes and investigation paths, with freedom to explore different endings via a flowchart system."

AI: The Somnium Files
"Players have significant control over investigation choices, dialogue options, and exploration paths, with multiple endings and branching storylines."
Competence

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3

"The game involves puzzle solving and minigames that require skill and thinking, with feedback and progression tied to player effectiveness."

24 Killers
"Game involves puzzle solving, clue gathering, and decision making that require skill and attention, though not highly technical."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

-4

"Focus is on personal investigation and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

Whispers of a Machine
"Focus is on personal investigation and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."
Continuation

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4

"Players report long playtimes, multiple replays to unlock extras, and strong attachment to characters and story."

Kindred Spirits on the Roof
"Players report long play sessions, multiple replays to unlock endings, and high engagement with the story."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-5

"Single-player experience focused on individual detective work and exploration."

Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
"Single player experience focused on individual detective work and personal decision making."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

2

"Players experiment with dialogue choices to explore different story outcomes, showing some creative exploration."

Trapped with Jester
"Players experiment with dialogue choices and exploration of clues, but within a structured narrative and predefined content."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-5

"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are investigative and narrative-driven."

Legend of Mysteria RPG
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are investigative and narrative-driven."
Escapism

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4

"Players use the game to immerse themselves in a fictional world and escape real-life through engaging mysteries."

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
"Players use the game as an immersive mystery and horror experience, escaping into a digital investigation world."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

Heart of the Machine
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Branching choices and multiple endings encourage trying different narrative paths and exploring story variations."

The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
"Multiple endings and branching dialogue encourage trying different approaches and exploring alternate story paths."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

4

"Players explore a detailed virtual phone environment, uncovering secrets, messages, and clues."

SIMULACRA
"Players explore a virtual phone environment, uncovering hidden clues, social media posts, and secrets."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

-3

"Limited customization; players interact with preset characters and environments without avatar personalization."

The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Restored Edition
"Limited customization; players interact with preset characters and content without avatar or environment personalization."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

2

"Game includes supernatural and psychological horror elements beyond realistic scenarios."

Confess My Love
"Game blends realistic investigative scenarios with supernatural and horror elements, creating a partly fictional experience."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-4

"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond scripted conversations."

Twin Mirror
"Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction beyond scripted character conversations."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

3

"Players develop investigative skills and understanding through clue analysis and puzzle solving."

The Blackwell Legacy
"Players develop investigative skills and knowledge through clue analysis and decision making."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

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

THE ENIGMA MACHINE
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires focused attention to puzzles and story; not designed for passive or background play."

OneShot: World Machine Edition
"Requires focused attention to progress through puzzles and story; not designed for passive or background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-4

"Interactions with characters are surface-level and functional for story progression without deep emotional connections."

Nancy Drew®: Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED
"Interactions are surface-level and functional for story progression rather than forming close emotional bonds."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-5

"No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
"No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Players collect clues, documents, and unlock multiple endings, showing narrative progression."

Dead Secret
"Players accumulate clues, unlock story branches, and achieve multiple endings reflecting progression."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

1

"Some moments of tension release and flow, but overall suspenseful and sometimes slow pacing."

Tales Beyond The Tomb - Pineville Night Stalker
"Some tension and suspense present, but overall pacing allows for thoughtful investigation and moderate flow."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

3

"Visuals, sound design, and jump scares provide sensory stimulation and emotional excitement."

PROJECT: PLAYTIME
"Visuals, audio, and jump scares provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."
Status

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-5

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

Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi
"No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal story experience."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

5

"Strong narrative immersion with mystery, character interaction, and multiple endings."

Homicipher: Demo
"Strong narrative immersion with multiple endings, character interactions, and mystery plot."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

3

"Players must analyze clues, plan interrogations, and solve puzzles requiring logical thinking."

L.A. Noire
"Players must analyze clues, plan dialogue approaches, and solve puzzles requiring reasoning."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Jump scares and suspenseful moments create excitement and tension relief."

HELLMART
"Jump scares and suspenseful moments create tension and excitement."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players find the game worth the price due to its unique art, story, and immersive experience."

Mundaun
"Players find the game worth the price due to story depth, replayability, and immersive experience."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

-4

"Game focuses on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
"Game focuses on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

1

"Some elements of avoiding negative outcomes through choices, but no active survival mechanics."

Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
"Some elements of avoiding failure or negative outcomes through choices, but no direct survival mechanics."

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression.

How to use the graph

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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