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Species: Unknown

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

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Quick resume

Species: Unknown is a 1 to 4 players co-op survival horror. Complete high-risk missions aboard an abandoned ship while being hunted by an unknown creature. Survive and upgrade your gear to face each new threat that lurks in the dark.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Early Access, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere
    • Strong cooperative multiplayer gameplay
    • Varied and unique monsters
    • Polished graphics and sound design
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Limited content with only one main map
    • Some repetitive mission elements
    • Voice chat and ui need improvements
    • Bugs and performance issues reported
    • Slow movement and clunky controls

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can customize character stats, choose weapons, and build defenses strategically, showing high control over gameplay decisions."

      Capsule for VERSUS SQUAD VERSUS SQUAD

      "Players choose missions, customize characters, and adapt tactics to different monsters and objectives, showing strong control over gameplay decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game challenges players with varied combat, puzzles, and strategic weapon use, rewarding skill and problem solving."

      Capsule for Half-Life Half-Life

      "Players face challenging monsters with unique behaviors requiring skill and strategy; missions involve puzzle solving and tactical combat."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal/team success rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for PANICORE PANICORE

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal/team objectives rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long sessions and deep engagement, though some mention eventual repetitiveness and desire for more content."

      Capsule for Citystate II Citystate II

      "Players report long sessions and repeated play due to atmosphere and mission variety, though limited content may reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer gameplay; teamwork is essential to succeed and enjoy the game."

      Capsule for Pacify Pacify

      "Strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer gameplay with teamwork essential to succeed in missions."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize characters, skill trees, and HUD; exploration and combat approaches allow creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

      "Character customization and tactical approaches to different monsters allow creative problem solving, though map layouts are mostly fixed."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay encourages teamwork and shared lives rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Hammerwatch Hammerwatch

      "Gameplay encourages shared team success and mutual support rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere and challenging gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for X-COM: Terror From the Deep X-COM: Terror From the Deep

      "The game’s immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere provides strong escapism and stress relief through intense gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Prison Architect Prison Architect

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different tactics, weapons, and mission approaches, supported by the map editor."

      Capsule for Delta Force — Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre Delta Force — Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre

      "Players experiment with different tactics against varied monsters and mission types, though map layout is static."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Procedurally generated maps but limited mission variety and repeated mission types reduce exploration novelty."

      Capsule for Mainframe Defenders Mainframe Defenders

      "Only one main ship map currently with fixed layout; exploration is limited but atmosphere and mission variation add some novelty."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character and environment customization allow for personal expression."

      Capsule for Chill Pulse Chill Pulse

      "Character customization options allow personal expression, though environmental customization is minimal."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong sci-fi horror fantasy setting with imaginative creatures and narrative."

      Capsule for Dead Space Dead Space

      "Strong sci-fi horror fantasy setting with imaginative monsters and scenarios inspired by Alien and Dead Space."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      5

      "Players feel part of a community, playing cooperatively with friends and sharing experiences in multiplayer."

      Capsule for Ghost Exorcism INC. Ghost Exorcism INC.

      "Players feel part of a cooperative community, sharing experiences and working together in multiplayer."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, learn monster behaviors, and improve strategies over time."

      Capsule for PILGRIM PILGRIM

      "Players learn monster behaviors, improve tactics, and unlock upgrades, supporting skill development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during missions."

      Capsule for Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during tense missions."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Cooperative play fosters social bonding and close interactions among friends, though not deeply emotional."

      Capsule for KLETKA KLETKA

      "Cooperative play fosters social interaction and bonding, though no deep emotional connections are described."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Some players take leadership roles in coordinating team actions, but overall cooperation is balanced."

      Capsule for DEVOUR DEVOUR

      "Some players may take leadership roles in coordinating team efforts, but overall cooperation is balanced."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate upgrades, abilities, and collectibles that enhance gameplay and unlock content."

      Capsule for Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

      "Players accumulate items, upgrades, and unlocks that enhance gameplay and character abilities."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful with moments of high stress and adrenaline, not focused on relaxation."

      Capsule for Zombie Panic! Source Zombie Panic! Source

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful, with sustained pressure and anxiety rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through immersive sound design, visuals, and atmospheric tension."

      Capsule for ROUTINE ROUTINE

      "Strong sensory stimulation through detailed graphics, immersive sound design, and atmospheric tension."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal enjoyment and cooperative play rather than social recognition or status."

      Capsule for LEGO® STAR WARS™: The Force Awakens LEGO® STAR WARS™: The Force Awakens

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal enjoyment rather than social recognition or status."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative elements and lore are integrated, enhancing immersion beyond isolated tasks."

      Capsule for The Cabin Factory The Cabin Factory

      "Narrative elements and lore are present, enhancing immersion beyond context-free activities."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players must use strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving to complete objectives and counter opponents."

      Capsule for Get Stuffed! Get Stuffed!

      "Players use planning, problem solving, and tactical thinking to complete varied objectives and counter monsters."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      5

      "Strong suspense, horror elements, and adrenaline-inducing encounters."

      Capsule for Sons Of The Forest Sons Of The Forest

      "High suspense, tension, and adrenaline from horror elements and unpredictable monster encounters."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for price with substantial content and replayability despite early access status."

      Capsule for Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder

      "Players perceive strong value for price with polished gameplay and content despite early access status."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and defeating monsters are core gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Runestone Keeper Runestone Keeper

      "Combat and killing monsters are core gameplay elements, though balanced with cooperative objectives."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Players must avoid death and manage limited resources to survive and complete objectives."

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      "Players must avoid death and manage resources while completing objectives under threat from monsters."

    Analysis

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

    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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