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Sorry We're Closed

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Sorry We're Closed is an eccentric story-driven survival horror game about demons, angels and what happens when both sides collide. A mix of classic fixed-camera exploration and arcade-style shooting where Michelle must use her Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Unique queer narrative and characters
    • Stylish art and vibrant visuals
    • Engaging combat with third eye mechanic
    • Multiple endings and replay value
    • Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere

    Cons

    • Combat can feel clunky or janky at times
    • Controller aiming less smooth than mouse
    • Some story characters underdeveloped
    • Limited save slots
    • Short overall playtime

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players make meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and character relationships, indicating high personal control over decisions."

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    • Competence

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal story progression and exploration without competitive or leaderboard elements."

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    • Continuation

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      "Many players report being hooked for long sessions, replaying with New Game+ and pursuing achievements, showing strong desire to continue playing."

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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      "Players create their own narrative through choices and character selection, shaping the story uniquely."

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      "Players engage with unique mechanics like the third eye and make story choices; some customization in character expression through narrative."

    • Domination

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong immersion in a rich fantasy world with emotional storytelling provides escape from real life."

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      "Strong immersion in a queer supernatural world with emotional storytelling provides significant real-life escape."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and intrinsic interest, often praising the emotional impact."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different dialogue options and endings, exploring various narrative paths."

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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      "Strong emphasis on character design, portraits, and narrative self-expression; players appreciate unique and vibrant aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a fantasy world with angels, demons, magic, and mythical story elements."

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      "Set in a supernatural world of angels and demons with imaginative fiction and queer mythology."

    • Fellowship

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      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction beyond narrative."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills in combat tactics and learn story nuances through multiple playthroughs."

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    • Health

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      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      4

      "Strong emotional connections with characters and exploration of complex relationships."

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      "Strong emotional connections with characters and exploration of complex relationships."

    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; player follows narrative and makes personal choices."

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    • Progression

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      "Players collect items, upgrades, and unlock multiple endings, showing clear progression."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Generally a calm and enjoyable experience with some tension in combat, but not highly stressful."

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    • Sensation

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      "Vibrant visuals, varied art styles, and a highly praised soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

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    • Status

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      "Focus is on personal narrative experience rather than social recognition or popularity."

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    • Story

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      "Narrative-driven with deep story, character development, and multiple endings."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Expression.

    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