STASIS: BONE TOTEM

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

2023

Quick resume

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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Pros

Deep immersive story and worldbuilding
Challenging and logical puzzles
Strong voice acting and character development
Detailed atmospheric visuals and sound design
Innovative multi-character puzzle mechanics

Cons

Some puzzles rely on trial and error or obscure logic
Dialogue pacing can be slow and restrict interaction
Dark visuals sometimes hinder clarity
Occasional immersion-breaking use of ai art
Story complexity may overwhelm casual players

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players control two characters with distinct gameplay styles and freely switch between them to solve puzzles and platforming challenges, showing high player agency."

Lair of the Clockwork God
"Players control three distinct characters with unique abilities and freely switch between them to solve puzzles and explore, showing high player agency."
Competence

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3

"Puzzles require logical thinking and some trial and error; players receive feedback and progress through skillful problem solving."

The Night of the Rabbit
"Puzzles require logical thinking and experimentation, providing a satisfying challenge and feedback on player skill."
Competition

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-4

"Single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving and story progression without competitive elements."

Journey of a Roach
"Single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving and story progression without competitive elements."
Continuation

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4

"Players report long play sessions, deep engagement, and desire to complete all puzzles and story content."

The Talos Principle 2
"Players report long play sessions and deep engagement with story and puzzles, indicating strong desire to continue playing."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

2

"Players manage multiple characters who must collaborate to solve puzzles, though this is a single-player experience."

Thimbleweed Park™
"Though single-player, cooperation is simulated through managing three characters working together to solve puzzles."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Players combine items and experiment with interactions to solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving within the game's framework."

Sam & Max Hit the Road
"Players creatively combine and use items across characters to solve puzzles, encouraging experimentation and problem solving."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-5

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

Deadlight
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; focus is on individual experience."
Escapism

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4

"Players engage in a dark, immersive horror story that provides emotional and psychological escape from reality."

Life Eater
"Strong immersive horror sci-fi setting and story provide players with escape from real life into a dark fictional world."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for puzzles and atmosphere."

XING: The Land Beyond
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for story, puzzles, and atmosphere."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players try different characters, weapon mods, and skill card combinations, encouraging experimentation."

Dead Island 2
"Players try different item combinations and character abilities to progress, encouraging experimentation."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Players discover lore and hidden elements, encouraging curiosity beyond basic gameplay."

Happy's Humble Burger Barn
"Players explore detailed environments and uncover lore and secrets, rewarding curiosity."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

-3

"No character customization or cosmetic modifications; fixed presentation."

La Rana
"No character customization or cosmetic modifications; presentation is fixed and story-driven."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

4

"Set in a dark sci-fi horror universe with body horror and speculative fiction elements."

STASIS
"Strong sci-fi horror and cosmic horror themes with imaginative fiction and body horror elements."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-4

"Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
"Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

3

"Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of the story and world."

The Inner World
"Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of complex story and worldbuilding."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."

Syberia: The World Before
"Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-4

"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not suited for casual or background play."

Deponia: The Complete Journey
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not suited for casual or background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-4

"Limited social interaction; focus on personal narrative rather than forming close relationships."

The Artful Escape
"Focus on individual narrative experience rather than forming social or emotional relationships with others."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-5

"No leadership or group management elements; player controls individual characters."

The Detail
"No leadership or group management elements; player controls characters cooperatively but without hierarchy."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Players collect and combine items to progress through puzzles and story, showing accumulation and advancement."

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
"Players collect and combine items to progress through puzzles and story, showing clear advancement."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

-2

"Atmosphere is tense and anxiety-inducing rather than relaxing, though some find flow in gameplay."

Total Chaos
"Atmosphere is tense and unsettling rather than purely relaxing, though gameplay pacing allows thoughtful engagement."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

3

"Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and atmospheric horror elements."

A.I.L.A
"Strong sensory stimulation through detailed visuals, sound design, and immersive horror atmosphere."
Status

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-5

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

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."
Story

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5

"Highly praised narrative immersion with strong characters and voice acting."

SpellForce 3 Fallen God
"Highly praised narrative immersion with deep lore, character development, and voice acting."
Strategy

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3

"Requires logical reasoning and planning to solve puzzles using character abilities and environment."

The Cave
"Requires logical reasoning and planning to solve puzzles using character abilities and item combinations."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Horror and suspense elements create moments of tension and relief."

STASIS
"Suspenseful horror elements and story twists provide emotional tension and relief."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players report good value for price due to story quality, gameplay, and overall experience."

American Arcadia
"Players report excellent value for price with long playtime, quality story, and polished experience."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

4

"Contains graphic deaths, gore, and violent scenes consistent with horror genre."

Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
"Contains graphic body horror, gore, and violent death scenes integral to story and atmosphere."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

2

"Themes of overcoming threats and danger appear in story, though no gameplay survival mechanics."

DRAMAtical Murder
"Themes of survival and danger in hostile underwater environment, though gameplay lacks traditional survival mechanics."

Analysis

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

How to use the graph

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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