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Splasher

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Shooter, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Tight and fluid controls
    • Innovative ink mechanics
    • Well-designed challenging levels
    • Good replayability with speedrun modes
    • Colorful art and sound design

    Cons

    • Limited story and character customization
    • Some control scheme frustrations
    • Short main campaign length
    • No multiplayer or cooperative play
    • Some technical bugs and input issues reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom in movement, combat style, and use of unique mechanics like the pencil tool, allowing self-directed actions and exploration."

      Capsule for PAPERHEAD EP.0 PAPERHEAD EP.0

      "Players have control over movement, aiming, and use of different inks, allowing freedom in how to approach challenges."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "The game is skill-based with challenging physics and precise controls, rewarding mastery and speedrunning."

      Capsule for PANZER BALL PANZER BALL

      "The game is skill-based with tight controls, challenging platforming, and rewarding mastery, especially in speedrun modes."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes leaderboards and speedrun modes encouraging comparison with others."

      Capsule for Super House of Dead Ninjas Super House of Dead Ninjas

      "Includes leaderboards and speedrun modes encouraging comparison with others, though casual play is also supported."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players repeatedly engage with the game despite difficulty, showing strong attachment and habitual play."

      Capsule for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

      "Players engage in repeated attempts, speedruns, and collectible hunting, showing strong attachment and habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for God Of Weapons God Of Weapons

      "The game is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "High creativity in build customization, mixing spells, inks, and upgrades; players experiment with many combinations and strategies."

      Capsule for Vellum Vellum

      "Players creatively use different inks and mechanics to solve platforming challenges and optimize runs."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are individual and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Dead Cells Dead Cells

      "Interactions are individual and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun, engaging distraction with immersive mechanics and community interaction."

      Capsule for Duelists of Eden Duelists of Eden

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with engaging mechanics and colorful world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Game encourages trying new mechanics and creative solutions throughout levels."

      Capsule for Snapshot Snapshot

      "The game encourages trying new mechanics and strategies with different inks and level designs."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration encouraged to find collectibles and secrets, though levels are mostly linear."

      Capsule for Max: The Curse of Brotherhood Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

      "Some exploration in levels to find collectibles and secrets, though mostly linear progression."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players mainly interact with preset environments and characters without personal expression."

      Capsule for Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition Lost Lands: The Golden Curse Collector's Edition

      "Limited customization; players mainly use preset character and environment without personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "The game has a fictional story and setting with imaginative elements but grounded in puzzle-platformer conventions."

      Capsule for Camera Obscura Camera Obscura

      "The game features a fictional story and imaginative ink mechanics, though grounded in platformer conventions."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "The experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community involvement within gameplay."

      Capsule for TUNIC TUNIC

      "The experience is solitary with minimal social interaction or community feeling within gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in speedrunning, precise movement, and mastering new mechanics."

      Capsule for Toree Saturn Toree Saturn

      "Players develop skills, muscle memory, and mastery over challenging mechanics and speedrunning."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Supraland Six Inches Under Supraland Six Inches Under

      "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; not suited for background or casual idle play."

      Capsule for Contra Anniversary Collection Contra Anniversary Collection

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Velocity®Ultra Velocity®Ultra

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

      Capsule for Devil May Cry 5 Devil May Cry 5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas and achievements, showing a sense of advancement and accumulation."

      Capsule for Varenje Varenje

      "Players unlock new inks, levels, and collectibles, showing a sense of advancement and accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Gameplay can be challenging and sometimes frustrating, with moments of flow but also tension."

      Capsule for GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE- GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-

      "While some find flow in gameplay, the challenge and frequent deaths create tension and frustration."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "The colorful visuals, upbeat music, and fast-paced gameplay provide stimulating sensory and emotional enjoyment."

      Capsule for Toree 2 Toree 2

      "Colorful visuals, sound design, and fast-paced gameplay provide stimulating sensory and emotional experiences."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and online rankings offer recognition, but social status is limited to in-game performance."

      Capsule for Super Woden: Rally Edge Super Woden: Rally Edge

      "Leaderboards and medals provide some recognition, though social status is limited to in-game rankings."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Some narrative elements and atmosphere exist, but the game is primarily puzzle and platforming focused."

      Capsule for Climb The Backrooms Climb The Backrooms

      "There is a light narrative backdrop but gameplay is mostly focused on platforming challenges."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan routes, timing, and puzzle solutions to progress."

      Capsule for Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2 Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2

      "Players plan routes, timing, and ink usage to optimize runs and solve level puzzles."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Chase sequences and time pressure create suspense and excitement during gameplay."

      Capsule for Mechanic Escape Mechanic Escape

      "Fast-paced levels and speedruns create suspense and excitement, especially during chase sequences."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for price with hours of gameplay and challenge."

      Capsule for Marble Age: Remastered Marble Age: Remastered

      "Players report good value for price with hours of gameplay, replayability, and challenge."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Combat is minimal and stylized; focus is more on platforming and puzzle solving than destruction."

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      "Combat is minimal and stylized; focus is on platforming and ink mechanics rather than destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players must avoid hazards and survive through precise timing, though no complex resource management."

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      "Players must avoid hazards and manage timing to survive levels, though no complex resource management."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship, 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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    Last update: 30/04/2026