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Taiji

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

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Quick resume

Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and challenging puzzles
    • Open world exploration with secrets
    • Relaxing music and atmosphere
    • Logical and fair puzzle design
    • High replay value with optional content

    Cons

    • Some puzzles have obtuse or unclear rules
    • Navigation and map can be confusing
    • Lack of tutorialization for some mechanics
    • No social or multiplayer features
    • Price considered high by some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely explore and experiment with puzzle mechanics without explicit instructions, figuring out rules themselves."

      Capsule for PUSH PUSH

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Puzzles require logical deduction and skillful problem solving with increasing difficulty and challenge."

      Capsule for Pictopix Pictopix

      "Puzzles require logical deduction and skillful application of learned rules, with a balanced difficulty curve."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal progress without comparison or leaderboards."

      Capsule for The Case of the Golden Idol The Case of the Golden Idol

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal progress without social comparison or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players engage in long sessions with many puzzles and hidden challenges encouraging extended play."

      Capsule for Linelight Linelight

      "Players engage in long sessions with hundreds of puzzles and optional content encouraging extended play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for HIVESWAP: ACT 1 HIVESWAP: ACT 1

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with puzzle mechanics and solutions, but within the constraints of predefined puzzles."

      Capsule for A Monster's Expedition A Monster's Expedition

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and discover mechanics, though within predefined puzzle rules."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Awareness Rooms Awareness Rooms

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive worlds and puzzles provide a strong escape from real life, evoking nostalgia and wonder."

      Capsule for Firmament Firmament

      "Provides a relaxing, immersive puzzle world that offers distraction and mental engagement."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles."

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

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try various puzzle solutions and explore different paths, often requiring trial and error."

      Capsule for King's Quest™ Collection King's Quest™ Collection

      "Players try to understand new puzzle mechanics and test various solutions through trial and error."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Open world with multiple regions and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity."

      Capsule for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

      "Open world with multiple areas and hidden secrets encourages curiosity-driven discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "Minimal customization or self-expression; focus is on puzzle solving within set designs."

      Capsule for Cogs Cogs

      "Minimal customization or self-expression; focus is on puzzle solving within fixed game aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Realistic puzzle environment without fantasy or fictional narrative elements."

      Capsule for Colortone Colortone

      "Realistic puzzle island setting without strong fictional or mythological elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay experience."

      Capsule for Psalm 5:9-13 Psalm 5:9-13

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn complex puzzle mechanics."

      Capsule for The Eyes of Ara The Eyes of Ara

      "Players learn and master complex puzzle rules and develop problem-solving skills."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Gorogoa Gorogoa

      "Requires sustained attention and focus to solve puzzles; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship building; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for Return of the Obra Dinn Return of the Obra Dinn

      "No social interactions or relationship building; purely individual experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player puzzle game."

      Capsule for Lara Croft GO Lara Croft GO

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player puzzle game."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Progression through story advancement, puzzle completion, and unlocking new areas and endings."

      Capsule for Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge

      "Progression through unlocking new areas and puzzle mechanics, culminating in endgame content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Atmospheric, calming music and art create a relaxing experience despite some challenging puzzles."

      Capsule for Finding Teddy Finding Teddy

      "Calming music and atmosphere create a relaxing environment despite challenging puzzles."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant pixel art and ambient music provide mild sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Mars Power Industries Deluxe Mars Power Industries Deluxe

      "Enjoyable pixel art and ambient music provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal milestones."

      Capsule for Snakebird Snakebird

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal milestones."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "Minimal narrative or plot; focus is on atmosphere and puzzles rather than story."

      Capsule for FRACT OSC FRACT OSC

      "Minimal narrative or plot; focus is on puzzles and environment rather than story."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, rule deduction, and planning to solve complex puzzles."

      Capsule for Lingo Lingo

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to deduce puzzle rules and solutions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Experience is more contemplative and calm than suspenseful or thrilling."

      Capsule for FORM FORM

      "Experience is more contemplative and calm rather than suspenseful or thrilling."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Offers many hours of content with puzzles and hidden challenges, considered worth the price."

      Capsule for Linelight Linelight

      "Offers many hours of challenging puzzles and content, providing good value for puzzle fans."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; purely constructive puzzle solving."

      Capsule for aMAZE aMAZE

      "No combat or destructive elements; purely constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

      Capsule for The Talos Principle The Talos Principle

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Survival.

    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