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Splice

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

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Quick resume

Splice is an experimental and artistic puzzler. Immerse yourself in its microbial world and start splicing! Every level ("strand") consists of a number of cells that you will need to rearrange into a target structure in several moves ("splices").

Global score

87/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique and original puzzle mechanics
    • Beautiful minimalist visuals
    • Soothing and fitting piano soundtrack
    • Challenging puzzles with progressive difficulty
    • Intuitive and elegant interface

    Cons

    • Short game length with limited replay value
    • Lack of tutorial can frustrate new players
    • Some puzzles have inconsistent difficulty spikes
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Locked at 30fps and no audio options

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have full control over their actions and decisions with no handholding or tutorials; they must discover mechanics and solutions themselves."

      Capsule for Stephen's Sausage Roll Stephen's Sausage Roll

      "Players freely manipulate and rearrange cell parts with no fixed routine, discovering mechanics themselves without tutorials."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful planning, precise timing, and problem solving with clear feedback on success."

      Capsule for Timelie Timelie

      "The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful planning and problem solving, with feedback via move limits and angelic solutions."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without leaderboards or direct competition."

      Capsule for CrossCells CrossCells

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report engaging gameplay with some frustration; game length is moderate (4-8 hours), encouraging completion but not habitual long sessions."

      Capsule for UberSoldier II UberSoldier II

      "Some players report addictive qualities and long sessions, but overall the game is short and can be completed in a few hours."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Bright Memory: Infinite Bright Memory: Infinite

      "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different approaches to puzzles and use character abilities creatively to find solutions."

      Capsule for Fish Fillets 2 Fish Fillets 2

      "Players experiment with rearranging and activating special cells creatively to solve puzzles."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Relaxing ambient music and minimalistic visuals provide a calming escape from real life."

      Capsule for Hexcells Hexcells

      "Relaxing music and immersive visuals provide a calming escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in puzzles and story."

      Capsule for Magrunner: Dark Pulse Magrunner: Dark Pulse

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation to solve puzzles."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different strategies, scenarios, and custom content, exploring game mechanics extensively."

      Capsule for Age of History II Age of History II

      "Players discover game mechanics on their own and experiment with different splicing strategies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Puzzles are fixed and known; no exploration of new areas or discovery beyond puzzle solving."

      Capsule for CrossCells CrossCells

      "Puzzle environments are fixed and known; no exploration of new areas or secrets beyond puzzle solutions."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "No character or environment customization; presentation is minimalistic and standardized."

      Capsule for Nodebuster Nodebuster

      "No character or environment customization; presentation is minimalistic and standardized."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "The game has a whimsical, abstract setting with imaginative mechanics, though grounded in puzzle logic."

      Capsule for Recursed Recursed

      "Abstract biological theme with some imaginative elements, but grounded in puzzle logic rather than strong fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

      Capsule for Outlast 2 Outlast 2

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

      Capsule for Portal Portal

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and thoughtful planning; not suited for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Second Front Second Front

      "Requires focused attention and thoughtful planning; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship building."

      Capsule for The House of Da Vinci The House of Da Vinci

      "No social interactions or relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

      Capsule for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through unlocking and completing increasingly complex puzzles."

      Capsule for Strange Jigsaws Strange Jigsaws

      "Progression through increasingly complex puzzles and unlocking epilogue sequences."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Calming music and simple visuals create a relaxing atmosphere despite mental challenge."

      Capsule for Missing Translation Missing Translation

      "Soothing music and visuals create a relaxing atmosphere despite mental challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual style and dynamic piano soundtrack enhance sensory experience."

      Capsule for Untitled Goose Game Untitled Goose Game

      "Pleasant visual design and calming piano soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Crayon Physics Deluxe Crayon Physics Deluxe

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to deduce correct cell selections."

      Capsule for CrossCells CrossCells

      "Requires logical planning, foresight, and strategic use of special cells."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; experience is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

      Capsule for Haven Moon Haven Moon

      "Low risk and suspense; experience is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      0

      "Mixed user sentiment; good value on sale but considered overpriced at full price due to short length."

      Capsule for Pumpkin Jack Pumpkin Jack

      "Mixed user sentiment on value; short length but good quality; recommended mainly on sale."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

      Capsule for Escape Simulator Escape Simulator

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-focused."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable puzzle environment."

      Capsule for Stephen's Sausage Roll Stephen's Sausage Roll

      "No survival or threat elements; stable puzzle environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Value.

    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